May 28, 2013

While in SoCal, I visited Huntington Beach to try some of my panning wave shots. That didn't go so well, so I figured I'd give surfing photography a go. It's a lot of waiting for the right wave, and a surfer in range, coming at you.

But, probably like surfing, when you catch the right one, it's a lot of fun. What do you think, not bad for a beginner?

I tried a lot of shutter speeds so that I could both get a sharp shot, and capture the feeling of motion. This seems about right.

February 28, 2013

There are a few moments at the end of the day, when if there is no cloud cover on the distant horizon, our sun illuminates both sand and see. Thats when I feel the power of of light, water and Earth the strongest.

The sun will set, but mother ocean will continue her endless pursuit of the land througout twilight. I won't be waiting for first light of day, but I just might be here tomorrow night for another infusion of what feeds my soul.

February 14, 2013

Growing up, I always wished for a sister (in addition to brother of course!). But that didn't happen. So when the thoughts began of my own children, I definitely wanted a girl. And we got lucky and our first was a special little girl. And I still see her that way.

Second was a boy, and he of course is just as special. Valentine's day reminds me of passing cards in my own classrooms, and making the day special for my kids.

This image is one of my best from the recent Ixtapa trip. You'll note the small aperture - I was shooting long exposure shots when she caught my attention. Luckily the settings worked beautifully for me to capture two of my favorites: the Pacific Ocean, and someone's special Valentine girl.

February 12, 2013

Frequent readers of my blog will recall that I'm enamored with the images produced by my blog buddy Diane Varner. She stopped by the other day and left a comment on my "A Full Moon" post. When I saw her comment, I thought "of course! This is such a Diane kind of image!" Which hadn't hit me when I was creating it.

Working on today's image though, I certainly thought of her. We both share a love for the Pacific Ocean. She lives right on our favorite body of water, and produces so many gorgeous moments with it.

This image takes me right back to that night, my son and I having hiked to this beach, photographing a broad stretch of sand, water and mother nature nearly all to ourselves. I'd like to think Diane would have recorded this moment in a similar way.

December 26, 2012

Last light of day on a cold December afternoon, somewhere along the Pacific coast. The Pacific is by far my favorite ocean, and I consider her the mother of all things. She brings life to all around us. The sun may be setting, but she remains. Renewing life all along her shores.

December 21, 2012

It's early, but you feel so alive. The air is cool, but not cold, the rising sun warms and envelops you. All around you, the day is beginning to come to life. But you just feel the ocean. Mother ocean, she that gives life to all. It's the magic hour.

August 30, 2012

I might be going out on a limb with this image? Maybe a lot of people wouldn't think it is a keeper. I like it though, and since it is my blog, here we go.

In some ways it reminds me of this image, I suppose because it is also a beach seen and interpretive. There are a lot of interesting aspects to this image, but my most favorite is the composition itself, made up by the beach walkers.

The location is the improbably named "Inch Beach" on the Dingle peninsula. I had seen a few images of it, and when we got there, it looked like a fascinating place to shoot. Alas, we needed to get to our evening's destination. So this was a quick "grab shot" through the bus window. Pick up the camera and press the button.